Swasika
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Swasika | |
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Born | Pooja Vijay[1] 5 November 1991 |
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Years active | 2009–present |
Spouse |
Prem Jacob (m. 2024) |
Pooja Vijay (born 5 November 1991), better known by her stage name Swasika, is an Indian actress and television presenter. She predominantly appears in supporting roles in Malayalam films and television series.[1][2]
Personal life
Swasika (Pooja Vijay) was born to Attupurath Vijayakumar (an accountant in Bahrain) and Girija and hails from Perumbavoor, Ernakulam, Kerala. She has a brother, Akash.[3][4] After taking a Bachelor of Arts degree in literature, she enrolled in dancing lessons.[5] She got married with Prem Jacob on 26 January 2024 [6]
Career
Her first film was Sundarapandi's Vaigai, a love story, her character was based on a real life individual.[7] She then did Goripalayam (2010) by Rasu Madhuravan, in which she played the second lead. She was still a student, when she acted in the film.[1] Her third film Maithanam (2011) got positive reviews from both the critics and the audience.[7] She played a village girl, who "values culture and tradition" in the film.[7] In her next venture, Kandadhum Kaanadhadum by director Seelan, she played a "city-bred college girl".[7] She made her Malayalam debut with Cinema Company (2012) and was the lead actress in Sajeevan Anthikkad's Prabhuvinte Makkal (2012).[1] In the 2014 Tamil thriller Panduvam she played a psychiatrist, a modern character as opposed to her earlier roles in Tamil films.[8][9]
She has worked as television anchor too. In 2014, she hosted a show on
In 2019, she was cast in the title role in Rahman Brothers’
She is the host of Amrita TV's celebrity guest show Red Carpet.[11][12] In 2023, she became the host of the reality show Ammayum Makalum.[13]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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2009 | Vaigai | Uma | Tamil | Credited as Vishaka |
2010 | Fiddle | Gayathri's friend | Malayalam | |
Goripalayam | Parvathy | Tamil | ||
2011 | Maithanam | Shanthi | ||
Kaatu Paranja Katha | Malayalam | |||
2012 | Cinema Company | Reena | ||
Saattai | Mrs. Dayalan | Tamil | ||
Ayalum Njanum Thammil | Neethu | Malayalam | ||
Banking Hours 10 to 4 | Aparna Shekhar | |||
Prabhuvinte Makkal | Devika | |||
Kandathum Kanathathum | Kavitha | Tamil | ||
Etu Chusina Nuvve[14] | Renu | Telugu | ||
2013 | Orissa | Dakshayani | Malayalam | |
Sokkali | Malar | Tamil | ||
2014 | Parayan Baaki Vechathu | Karimani | Malayalam | |
Panduvam | Madhivadhani | Tamil | ||
Appuchi Gramam |
Selvi | |||
At Once | Zareena | Malayalam | ||
2016 | Kaattum Mazhayum | |||
Swarna Kaduva | Riya | |||
Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan |
Neethu | |||
2018 | Kuttanadan Marpappa | Jinu | ||
Neeli |
Dancer | Special appearance in the song Poomigaroo | ||
Oru Kuttanadan Blog | Sujatha | |||
Koodasha | Sowmya | |||
Prabha | Prabha | Tamil | ||
2019 | Swarna Malsyangal | Malayalam | ||
Soothrakkaran | CI Laura | |||
Ishq | Kunjechi | |||
Subharathri | Sulnama | |||
Porinju Mariam Jose | Lissy | |||
Ittimani: Made in China | Betty | Won Ramu Karyat Award for Best supporting actress | ||
2020 | Vasanthi |
Vasanthi | Won Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actress, Kerala Critics Award for Best second actress | |
2021 | Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan | Suma | ||
2022 | Aaraattu |
Balan's Daughter | [15] | |
CBI 5 |
Merlin | |||
Pathaam Valavu | Suja | |||
Kudukku 2025 | Jwala | |||
Monster | Diana | |||
Kumari | Lakshmikutty | |||
Autorickshawkarante Bharya | Lilly Paul | |||
Chathuram | Selena | |||
2024 | Vivekanandan Viralanu | Sithara | [16] | |
DNA | Merlin Charlie | [17] |
Television
- Acting Credits (Television Serials)
Year | title | Role | Language | Channel | Notes | Ref. |
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2015 | Dhathuputhri | Kanmani/Meenu | Malayalam | Mazhavil Manorama | [18] | |
2015 – 2016 | My Marumakan | Aishwarya | Surya TV | |||
2016 – 2017 | Chinthavishtayaya Seetha | Seetha | Asianet | |||
2017 – 2019 | Seetha | Flowers TV |
[19] | |||
2017 | Pranayini | Mili | Mazhavil Manorama | Cameo in promo only Replaced by Sruthy Bala |
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Ennalayude Baaki | Maya | Surya TV | Telefilm | |||
2019 | Arayannanglude Veedu | Seetha | Flowers TV |
Cameo appearance | ||
2020 | Lockdown Please | Various Roles | ||||
Pulivaal | Sherly/Teacher | |||||
2020-2022 | Manam Pole Mangalyam | Nila Varma | Zee Keralam | [20] | ||
2021 | Mrs. Hitler | Nila | Cameo appearance | |||
Amma Makal | Cameo in promo | |||||
2022 | Seethapennu | Seetha | Flowers TV |
[21] |
- TV shows
Year | Program | Role | Language | Channel | Notes | Ref |
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2011 | Vivel Active Fair Big Break: | Contestant | Malayalam | Surya TV | ||
2012 – 2014 | Ragalayam | Host | Jeevan TV | |||
2013 | On The Spot | Indiavision | ||||
2015 | Raree Rareeram Raaro Season 2 | Asianet Plus |
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Ethihasa Nayikakoppam | Mazhavil Manorama | |||||
2016 | Smart Show | Co-Host | Flowers |
Replaced Alina Padikkal | ||
Super Challenge | Participant | Surya TV | ||||
2016 – 2017 | Shubharathri | Host | Jeevan TV | Replaced Krishna Praba | ||
2017 | Celebrity League | Flowers | Onam Program | |||
Ponnona Ruchi | ||||||
Onam Pachakamela | ||||||
Golden Couple | Surya TV | |||||
2017 – 2018 | Katturumbu | Flowers | ||||
Kaathukuttan Katturumbu | ||||||
2019 | Start Music Aaradhyam Padum | Participant | Asianet | |||
2020 – 2023 | Red Carpet | Host | Amrita TV | [12] | ||
2022 | My G Flowers Oru Kodi | Participant | Flowers TV |
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Mazhavil Music Awards 2022 | Host | Mazhavil Manorama | ||||
2023–2024 | Ammayum Makalum | Amrita TV | ||||
2023 | Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2023 | Mazhavil Manorama |
- Acting Credits ( Online)
Year | title | Role | Language | Channel | Notes |
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2014 | Mizhiyoram | Nidhi | Malayalam | YouTube | Short film |
2018 | Nidhi | Shalini | |||
Naari | Arya | ||||
2019 | Neethu weds Manu | Neethu | Web series | ||
Kannanum Yashodhayum | Heroine | Devotional album | |||
2020 | Mattoru Kadavil Kuliscene 2 | Geetha | Short film | ||
Lokam | Herself | Music video | |||
Thiruvonaponnujal | |||||
Rithu | Abhirami | Short film | |||
Nandhi Orayiram Nandhi | Dancer | Music video | |||
Krishna The Music of Love | Bhama | Music drama | |||
Thudarum | Vidhya | Short film | |||
2021–2022 | 143 | Devapriya | Web series | ||
2021 | Thudarum 2 - Bhayam | Vidhya | Short film |
Awards and nominations
Award | Year | Category | Film/TV Program | Result |
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Kerala State Film Awards | 2019 | Best Character Actress | Vasanthi |
Won[22] |
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Best Supporting Actor (Female) | Won[23] | ||
Adoor Bhasi Television Awards | 2017 | Best Television Actress | Seetha |
Won[24] |
References
- ^ a b c d Prakash, Asha (18 March 2012). "Swasika goes back to her roots". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ "Vasanthi movie review: When the writing of the woman is the weak spot in a 'woman-centric' film". Firstpost. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ Nakul, V. G. (19 November 2018). "Depressed with career, actress Swasika once wanted to end life". Malayala Manorama. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ ആത്മഹത്യ അല്ലാതെ മറ്റൊരു വഴിയും അന്നു മുന്നിൽ കണ്ടില്ല! പ്രിയപ്പെട്ട 'തേപ്പുകാരി'യുടെ വേദനിപ്പിക്കുന്ന കഥ [There was no other way than suicide! The painful story of the beloved 'Teppukari']. Vanitha (in Malayalam). Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ "തേപ്പുകാരി എന്ന വിളി സന്തോഷം: സ്വാസിക". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ "Swasika Vijay What do the locals see? Twist on the spot for Swasika who touched her husband's feet and saluted; The fans clapped". Celtalks. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ a b c d Lakshmi, V (25 May 2011). "Swasika loves playing a village belle". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 January 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ Vandhana (6 November 2014). "Panduvam is a Revenge Thriller". Silverscreen India. Retrieved 14 July 2016 – via silverscreen.in.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (14 August 2014). "Swasika turns glamorous". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ Daily, Keralakaumudi. ""She snatched two of my roles": Swasika in funny exchange with Athmeeya - CINEMA - CINE NEWS | Kerala Kaumudi Online". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Swasika Vijay: I don't approach Red Carpet as an anchor or a celebrity | TV Videos". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ Rao, Ch Sushil (11 November 2012). "Etu Chusina Nuvve Movie Review, Trailer, & Show timings at Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ Soman, Deepa (24 January 2021). "'Aarattu' to hit theatres on August 12". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 24 January 2021.
- ^ "Malayalam Film Vivekanandan Viralanu's Release Date Announced". News18. 10 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (11 May 2024). "Raai Laxmi's DNA gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ "Here's how Malayalam TV actresses looked in their first serial". The Times of India. 21 March 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
- ^ "The prime time beauties of Malayalam TV". The Times of India.
- ^ "Manampole Mangalyam: Swasika Vijay back on TV with a new show, to play a daughter-in-law hunting groom for her mother-in-law". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ^ "Watch: Shanavas Shanu and Swasika Vijay starrer Seethappennu's first teaser is out".
- ^ മികച്ച നടൻ സുരാജ്, നടി കനി, സ്വഭാവ നടൻ ഫഹദ്, ലിജോ സംവിധായകൻ [Best Actor Suraj, Best Actress Kani, Best Actor Fahad and Lijo Director]. ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). 13 October 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2020.
- ^ "Swasika wins the Kerala Film Critics Awards for best supporting actress". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 11 July 2021.
- ^ "Announcement of 2017 Adoor Bhashi Television Awards".